US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Shrapnel Records SH-1033
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SH 1033 A1 (T) S-19075 1-1 ((1Side A
SH 1033 B1 (T) S-19076 1-1 ((1Side B
Vicious RumorsDigital Dictator
Vinyl pressings
Digital Dictator
by Vicious Rumors · 1987
13 pressings5 countriesPower MetalSpeed MetalHeavy MetalRock
Digital Dictator was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Digital Dictator
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Japan
1987- Label and catalog number
- Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5325
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP25-5325A 111Side A
SP25-5325B 111Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9571LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5325First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Shrapnel Records SH-1033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | Estúdio Eldorado 3.091 / Roadrunner Records 3.091LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9571LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5325LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2024-16LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2024-16LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2024-16LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2024-16LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Napalm Records America 82759LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Roadrunner Records 3091LP | LP |
| ? | US | Shrapnel Records SH-1033LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Replicant01:04
- A2Digital Dictator03:17
- A3Minute To Kill03:34
- A4Towns On Fire04:23
- A5Lady Took A Chance06:11
- B1Worlds And Machines05:30
- B2The Crest02:56
- B3R.L.H.04:00
- B4Condemned03:53
- B5Out Of The Shadows04:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Digital Dictator are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Digital Dictator are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 2024.
When was Digital Dictator first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Japan. One of them is Shrapnel Records SH-1033.
How do I tell if my copy of Digital Dictator is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SH-1033, SP25-5325) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SH 1033 A1 (T) S-19075 1-1 ((1 and SH 1033 B1 (T) S-19076 1-1 ((1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Digital Dictator on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.